In the ongoing money laundering trial involving former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 26 for a crucial ruling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) application to cross-examine its own witness, Nicholas Ojehomon. The presiding judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, announced the date after hearing legal…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated a newly completed Accident and Emergency Centre at the Federal Medical Centre in Epe, marking a major milestone in emergency healthcare delivery in the region. The world-class facility, donated by Custodian Foundation, is the first of its kind in Epe and is equipped to handle trauma and life-threatening…
Xabi Alonso, head coach of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, will officially step down at the end of the current season, ending a groundbreaking tenure that transformed the club into an unstoppable force in both German and European football. Alonso, whose contract was originally set to run until 2026, requested to leave early — a move the…
President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed that the Dangote Refinery is not in competition with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), emphasizing a new era of cooperation aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s energy security. This declaration was made during Dangote’s visit to Bayo Ojulari, the newly appointed Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO)…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday welcomed a high-level delegation from the State of Qatar, led by a special envoy of the Qatari Amir, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Qatari delegation, which arrived shortly after Jumaat prayers, was headed by Abdulla Saad Al Rumaihi and included notable figures such as Mohammed Bin Thamer…
Nigerian music continues to shine on the global stage as Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Shallipopi, and other Afrobeats stars receive nominations for the 2025 BET Awards. The official nominee list, released on Thursday, highlights Nigeria’s growing influence in international music, particularly in the Afrobeats genre. Ayra Starr Leads the Nigerian Pack Rising sensation Ayra Starr…
By Naija Blog Daily – May 8, 2025 | Economy | Public Finance The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that Nigeria has fully repaid the $3.4 billion pandemic loan received in April 2020 under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). The loan was part of emergency support during the peak of the COVID-19 economic crisis…
Vatican City | May 8, 2025 In a historic development, Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new pope, becoming the first American to lead the Catholic Church. Chosen by cardinals from around the world in a secret conclave, he has adopted the papal name Leo XIV, succeeding Pope Francis, who passed away last…
Tech billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates has announced he will give away nearly all his wealth—an estimated $200 billion—by 2045, leaving just 1% for personal use, as he plans to shut down the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In a heartfelt post on his blog Gates Notes, the Microsoft co-founder stated that the globally renowned…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has taken legal action against suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the removal of a satirical video apology she posted on social media. The controversial video, which went viral on April 27, 2025, featured Akpoti-Uduaghan mockingly apologising to Akpabio for “maintaining dignity…
